funicle (Meaning)
Wordnet
funicle (n)
the stalk of a plant ovule or seed
Webster
funicle (n.)
A small cord, ligature, or fiber.
The little stalk that attaches a seed to the placenta.
Synonyms & Antonyms of funicle
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funicle Sentence Examples
- The funicle, a slender stalk, connects the ovule to the placenta.
- The funicle provides nutrients and water to the developing ovule.
- The length and shape of the funicle can vary among different plant species.
- In some plants, the funicle elongates as the fruit matures, leading to the formation of a pendulous fruit.
- The funicle is typically made up of vascular tissues that transport water and nutrients.
- The funicle also plays a role in seed dispersal by attaching the seed to the fruit or other structures.
- In certain cases, the funicle becomes modified into a fleshy structure called an aril.
- The aril can serve as an attractant for animals, aiding in seed dispersal.
- The funicle is an essential component of the reproductive system in flowering plants.
- Variations in funicle morphology contribute to the diversity of seed structures and dispersal mechanisms in nature.
FAQs About the word funicle
the stalk of a plant ovule or seedA small cord, ligature, or fiber., The little stalk that attaches a seed to the placenta.
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The funicle, a slender stalk, connects the ovule to the placenta.
The funicle provides nutrients and water to the developing ovule.
The length and shape of the funicle can vary among different plant species.
In some plants, the funicle elongates as the fruit matures, leading to the formation of a pendulous fruit.
